Prior to becoming a priest, Fr. David Hanna obtained a doctorate degree in chemical engineering and worked as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry. Having a desire to serve God whole-heartedly, Fr. David accepted the call to become a priest and was ordained on Feb. 16, 2017 for St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church in Palatine, IL. Fr. David is passionate about youth ministry and hopes to inspire his congregation to live a Christ-centered life. He resides in Palatine, IL with his beautiful wife Michelle.

Sylvia Botros-Brey is a urogynecologist and associate professor at the University of Texas San Antonio where she shares her passion for authentic relationships with others in personal and professional settings. Sylvia strongly believes that being approachable is the key to forming long-lasting and meaningful relationships. Sylvia grew up in the Coptic Orthodox Church and resides with her husband Eric and their two sons in South Texas.

Marianne Messeh is passionate about living out her full potential in Christ and helping others do the same. She has a heart for those suffering, especially with emotional wounds from childhood. Marianne is currently a corporate trainer at MicroStrategy, a Business Intelligence firm. She has the privilege of being married to Father Anthony Messeh, her present-day hero and also her 5th grade crush, and they are proud parents to Michael and Lizzie. She is a member of Saint Timothy and Saint Athanasius Coptic Orthodox church in Arlington, VA where she daily grows in her faith as a Coptic Orthodox Christian.